Affinity Cruises Picton Overnight Experiences

Departs from Picton, returns to Havelock

Christmas Celebrations onboard MV Affinity, with a special Christmas meal. Visit French Pass and D’Urville Island, and indulge in a delicious dinner at The Wilderness Resort Cafe on D’Urville. Cruise Kenepuru Sound past iconic places such as Portage Hotel and St Omer House. Visit Worlds End and walk part of the Archer Track. Hear the story of the Russian cruise liner “Mikhail Lermontov” and see the area where she now lies at the bottom of the sea. Visit a salmon farm where the process of salmon farming will be explained. Cruise past a king shag colony. King shags can only be found in this remote part of New Zealand. Cast your rod and try your luck at catching blue cod and other species in the waters of this area. There’s nothing like eating fresh fish caught by your own hands. Visit Motuara Island – a bird sanctuary where robins, tui, kiwi, bellbirds and kakariki parakeets live. Hear the birdsong and look out for the rare South Island saddleback as you walk along. Go ashore at Ship Cove where English explorer Captain James Cook made his home in the early 1770s. Here you will find information panels explaining early Maori occupation and a monument to honour Captain Cook. Walk sections of the award-winning Queen Charlotte Track, which features regenerated native bush with giant rimu, nikau, beech trees, and tree ferns. Experience the beauty and tranquillity of the Marlborough Sounds as we leisurely cruise through the hidden bays and coves of the Sounds. All walks are optional. You may wish to stay on board and relax, and there may be a shorter walk option that would suit you better. Please understand you are responsible for your own safety and actions during these unguided walks.